johndon Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Whilst my principle interests are BR Blue in the late 70s, early 80s, I still have an interest in the current scene and, as Tyne Yard is just 5 minutes drive from house, I've been spending a few hours recently watching the comings and goings. Tyne Yard was originally built as a hump shunting yard but has been, as most yard of it's type, rationalised over the years. It is currently owned by DB Schenker with a servicing shed used for servicing Cross Country Voyagers at the weekend. Freightliner are currently using it as a base for a ballasting contract they have so motive power is typically Class 66s. 66003 with the Sky One 225 rake, with 91125 leading, passing in the background - not sure about the vinyls but it's a lot more colourful that East Coast Gray... 66952 66952 at the head of 4 66s: 66527 & 66078 66003 A worn out looking 08752 Lots more to follow... John Edited June 14, 2014 by johndon 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) The yard has a bridge over one end providing the vantage point from which most of these pictures are taken. Ballast trains are being loaded at the other end of the yard which is inaccessible for photographs, a couple of pics of the bridge: 66522: 66585 The Drax Flyer: 66522 with 08752 for company: 66080 basks in the early morning sun: 66520 with Voyagers: 66526 and 66080 John Edited June 14, 2014 by johndon 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Royal Main Class 325 EMU: 66035 with a roof that looks like it is desperate need of a repaint: John Edited June 14, 2014 by johndon 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) A miserable morning sees GBRF 66746 in the company of 2 Freightliner and 1 EWS 66 with another 3 66's out of sight to the left... John Edited June 14, 2014 by johndon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted June 14, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 14, 2014 08752 used to be a Canton loco and is remote control fitted- http://www.martinbray-ukloco.com/asw.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) From 11 June 2014: 66546: 66152 - I have to say the DB Schenker livery really suits them: 66527: 37405 with observation coach Caroline - caught me a bit by surprise hence the front of the coach having already disappeared under the bridge: Nothing to do with trains but this was the sky over the yard as the above photos were taken: John Edited June 14, 2014 by johndon 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 13 June 2014: No idea what this is, a track grinder perhaps: 66050 & 66599: Roof details of 66089: John 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 A couple of overall views of the yard: John 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 66285 leaves the yard with a coal train heading North: John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Some very nice images, as you say even the modern railway can still throw up interesting locations to watch trains. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium HillsideDepot Posted June 14, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 14, 2014 Interesting to see the old place again! Back in my student days (88-91) I used to visit that bridge quite often. It'd usually be a 28 bus from Gateshead out to Lamesley Church and walk up to the bridge from the crossroads. As a sample of what it looked like back then, here is 47373 in 1991 https://www.flickr.com/photos/20959297@N06/10297580084/lightbox/ On the way back we'd always walk up to the Durham Road and chance our luck with a bus from there. Not so much "luck" in whether a bus would come, there were plenty, more how long we'd have to wait for a preferred type (a Bristol VR, or an Olympian), and wondering, if we were got really lucky whether the OK Travel 724 could be persuaded to stop, especially if there was already a GoAhead Northern on the stop. Happy days. Thanks for sharing the photos John. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gary H Posted June 14, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) 13 June 2014: No idea what this is, a track grinder perhaps: John That's a Plasser & Theurer 09-3X-D-RT tamper, not a Compaq as I first thought. That's basically a 'biggun'. A very clever and fine machine! Edited June 14, 2014 by Gary H Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted June 14, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 14, 2014 Slightly before your time, but, Tyne Yard. 17.6.72. 6770. 2061. 6952. 276. 260. 280. 6763. 6746. 5581. 7547. 6807. 273. 5108. 5109. 5103. 5171. 5102. 5170. 5105. 5106, 5107, 3679. 3244. 3940. Frightening to think it's 42 years ago to the week Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 At the far end of the yard is the old Control Tower used to control the hump shunting. It is still standing but derelict, I believe that the top floor is about a foot thick in pigeon droppings... John 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Super layout, John, and you've really captured the semi-overgrown nature of modern yards to a tee. Do you have a trackplan you could show us, please, I'll be following your progress with interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Interesting images surprising the amount of traffic using the yard nowadays ,at least its not a white elephant as it was when built but that control tower needs to be demolished as it is an eyesore.How many NR trains use the yard every week as from the photos it looks like they are in the majority surprised that no Colas units there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Interesting images surprising the amount of traffic using the yard nowadays ,at least its not a white elephant as it was when built but that control tower needs to be demolished as it is an eyesore.How many NR trains use the yard every week as from the photos it looks like they are in the majority surprised that no Colas units there? The Control Tower appears to be quite popular with 'urban explorers', there are some photos of the interior here: http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/other-sites/82441-tyne-signal-control-yard-lamesley-july-2013-a.html I don't know how many trains are running at the moment. I've only been visiting regularly over the last four weeks or so but I've not seen any Colas locos at all... John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Early evening on Saturday 14 June 2014 and the yard is full: 66953: 66520: 66170 & 66599: Wagons as far as the eye can see: John 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Great pics John. I'm amazed at how much activity there still is at TY. The place always looks empty when I pass by on the A1. It's over 30 years since I last visited and the 80s is still my favourite time period. However, I'm beginning to like the look of 66s at long last. Maybe it's time for a long overdue visit. Keep the pics coming along! Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted June 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2014 Here's one of ours in 2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinzaC55 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I think (or at least I have been told) that Tyne Yard box is full of Asbestos? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 It's very possible. Another reason why it's still standing? Asbestos removal adds a lot to the cost of demolition, as we are aware. If it's still sealed in then there's no need to rush into getting the job done. OK, we're very unlikely to see the building returned to use, but as it is, it stands as a memorial to days gone by. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 18 June 2014: 66200 arrives with an empty coal train. Note the faded branding and even the nameplate looks like it has seen better days: Coupling detail: John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 I think (or at least I have been told) that Tyne Yard box is full of Asbestos? What with that and the pigeon crap all over the place it's not a healthy place for the urban explorers to visit... John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinzaC55 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 If you watch this film at 16.30 there is a brief view of the south end of Tyne Yard under construction. I'm not sure which of the other clips were taken there? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkgnTonf-Oc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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